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The Clowes Fund Incorporated

Indianapolis, Indiana  ·  EIN 351079679  ·  Private foundation

The Clowes Fund Incorporated is a Indiana-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.1M in annual giving against $57.6M in assets. This page documents the 6 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Clowes Fund Incorporated — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$57.6M
Total assets
6
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Clowes Fund Incorporated funds

The Clowes Fund Incorporated's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, community improvement, economic development.

Arts & CultureEducationCommunity ImprovementEconomic Development

Populations it has supported include children, youth pop, immigrants & refugees, low-income communities.

childrenyouth popimmigrants & refugeeslow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Clowes Fund Incorporated, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
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Indianapolis, IN$28.6M2023
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Indianapolis, IN$5.1M2020
See Statement Attached Immediately Following
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Indianapolis, IN$3.2M2019
See Attached Statement
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Indianapolis, IN$3.1M2024
See Statement Attached Immediately Following
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Indianapolis, IN$3.0M2022
See Statement Attached Immediately Following
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Indianapolis, IN$2.7M2017

The Clowes Fund Incorporated giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.7M
2019$3.2M
2020$5.1M
2022$3.0M
2023$28.6M
2024$3.1M

How to apply for funding from The Clowes Fund Incorporated

From The Clowes Fund Incorporated's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE, WWW.CLOWESFUND.ORG FOR CURRENT GRANT GUIDELINES.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at clowesfund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Clowes Fund Incorporated

Does The Clowes Fund Incorporated accept grant applications?
Yes — The Clowes Fund Incorporated's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Clowes Fund Incorporated fund?
The Clowes Fund Incorporated's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include See Attached Statement, See Statement Attached Immediately Following, See Statement Attached Immediately Following. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Clowes Fund Incorporated give in grants?
The Clowes Fund Incorporated reported $5.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $45.7M over 6 grants.
Where is The Clowes Fund Incorporated located?
The Clowes Fund Incorporated is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 351079679.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Clowes Fund Incorporated's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Clowes Fund Incorporated. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.